If Tornillo wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Kermit, they should've done a better job of containing Diego Juarez. Everything went the Kermit Yellow Jackets' way against the Tornillo Coyotes on Tuesday as the Kermit Yellow Jackets made off with a 58-38 win thanks in part to Juarez, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 boards. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played.
01/14/25 vs Tornillo | 10 |
02/13/24 vs Crane | 9 |
02/09/24 @ Compass Academy | 9 |
11/19/24 vs Pecos | 7 |
11/28/23 @ Fort Stockton | 6 |
The team also got some help courtesy of Mario Perez, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 10 points and six boards. Those ten points gave him a new career-high.
Kermit moved to 5-11 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Tornillo, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Presidio the next time they take the court. Kermit will head out to face Presidio at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, while Tornillo will host them at 7:00 p.m. on January 24th.
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